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Bessent Expands Treasury Bond Buybacks to $4 Billion+

8/27/2026

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanding long-term bond repurchases to at least $4 billion.
The 30-year Treasury yield fell from 5.32% to just under 5.19% by Aug. 25.
Bessent told CNBC on Aug. 20 the buyback signals yields do not reflect fundamentals.
Anonymous sources said the Treasury could fund the repurchases from its $1 trillion general account.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanding long-term bond repurchases to at least $4 billion.
The 30-year Treasury yield fell from 5.32% to just under 5.19% by Aug. 25.
Bessent told CNBC on Aug. 20 the buyback signals yields do not reflect fundamentals.
Anonymous sources said the Treasury could fund the repurchases from its $1 trillion general account.